Unleash the Power of Multi-Mission Excellence: Safeguarding the Seas for the World's Navies.

Step into a world where cutting-edge technology meets unparalleled expertise. Ultra Maritime pioneers delivering multi-mission solutions that protect and empower the naval forces worldwide. With our extensive portfolio of capabilities, our innovations are utilised on naval fleets across our allied navies around the globe.

As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we tirelessly push the boundaries to develop advanced specialist systems that provide our 'five-eyes' Defence customers with an unbeatable warfighting edge. From surface vessels to sub-surface operations and unmanned platforms, we are revolutionizing the way naval missions are executed.

We thrive on collaboration and partnering with our customers to ensure mission success. Our expert solutions encompass an array of game-changing technologies, including state-of-the-art sonar, radar, expendables, signature management, and naval power systems.

Join us in shaping the future of naval warfare and together, we will safeguard the seas and empower navies worldwide!

The Ultra manufacturing function is responsible for the manufacture, integration and test of a wide range of products and systems providing innovative capabilities for our customers.

Nationality Requirements

Candidates must be eligible to obtain the relevant security clearance required for the role, due to the nature of the programmes we deliver for our customers.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership and direction to the assigned manufacturing team(s) as a direct manager for the Production employees.
• Monitors and leads production team activities that ensure achievement of safety, quality, delivery and cost targets.
• Help to achieve annual Balanced Scorecard (KPI) objectives.
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles. 
• Implement and sustain visual management across assigned production lines.
• Work with Supply Chain and planning department to develop production build schedules.
• Plans and monitors production operations for schedule attainment and efficiency for the assigned departments.
• Leads and/or assists with hourly personnel management and problem resolution, consulting with Human Resources as needed. 
• Performs metric tracking, problem solving and continuous improvement activities.
• Meet, or exceed, all customer requirements including on-time delivery of products.
• Contribute to optimizing the flow and productivity of the assigned department.
• Maintain AS9100/J-STD-001/IPC-610/IPC-620/ESD compliance and all other standards/certifications established and required by our customers.
• Support Customer Service, Engineering and other departments as required.
• Demonstrate moral standards, ethical compliance, and integrity, as expected by the Company, its customers, suppliers, team members and stakeholders.
• Adhere to ESCO’s business policies, Environments Health & Safety policies and US export law and controls. 
• Performs all other duties as required, requested or needed.

Managerial Responsibilities:

• Manage direct reports’ work assignments and ensure proper workflow.
• Ensure direct reports are following all company policies and procedures.
• Be responsible for management changes in HRIS for direct reports.
• Responsible for the management, leading and coaching of team members defined as direct reports.

• Conduct annual appraisals with team members, setting objectives to ensure performance standards are met.
• Conduct regular one to one meeting with team members to discuss workload, progress, training and development needs and address performance issues, involving Human Resources when appropriate.
• Identify resource requirements and conduct interviews and assessments to ensure effective recruitment and hiring processes.
• Identify training and development needs for staff and action training requests as required to expand their skills, aligning their needs with the business strategy and regulatory requirements.
• Encourage the sharing and retention of knowledge and experience within the business through effective mentoring of team members and colleagues.
• Formulate effective succession plans and review regularly to ensure the skills and knowledge required to fulfil key roles are met through continuous training, development and mentoring.

Required Skills:

• Proficient knowledge of LEAN manufacturing principles.
• 10+ years of increasing responsibility and experience in a low volume / high mix pr